Title: Artifact

Year Released/Rating: 2012

Starring: Jared Leto, Shannon Leto, Tomo Milicevic

Directed By: Bartholomew Cubbins (Jared Leto)

Genre: Documentary

Star Rating: 5/5 stars

Where I Got It: Netflix

Summary: Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, this riveting and award-winning documentary gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto ("Requiem for a Dream," "Dallas Buyers Club") and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they fight a relentless lawsuit with record label Virgin/EMI and write songs for their album "This Is War." Opening up his life for the camera during months of excruciating pressures, Leto reveals the struggles his band must face over questions of art, money and integrity.

Review:

Fascinating documentary that began when 30 Seconds to Mars decided to sue their label... It was interesting to see the progress (or should I say nonprogress?) of the lawsuit and the band. The inclusion of interviews from EMI employees and fellow musical artists helped to add context to the issue at hand. I was riveted.. and so was Arthur! He loved the all the music. Beyond the lawsuit it was interesting to see how the band approached the album making process. Very very good documentary.